Public notices and bulletins - CAVCO
Read the public notices about the two Canadian Audio-Visual Certification Office (CAVCO) tax credits, the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit and the Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit.
2023
Bulletin: March 31, 2023 Adjustment to Fees (March 2023)
Bulletin: Updates to Program Guidelines for the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit Program (February 2023)
2022
Public Notice (2022-03)
Temporary extensions to timelines used for the federal audiovisual tax credit programs
Bulletin: Updated Video Encoding Guidelines (May 2022)
Public Notice (2022-02)
Change to the treatment of stock footage costs when calculating the Breakdown of Costs for Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit applications
Bulletin: March 31, 2022 Adjustment to Fees (March 2022)
Bulletin: Improvements to online application system (March 2022)
Public Notice (2022-01)
Call for Comments - Change to the treatment of stock footage costs when calculating the Breakdown of Costs for Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit applications
2021
Bulletin: March 31, 2021 Increase to Fees (March 2021)
Bulletin: CAVCO and COVID-19 Update (February 2021)
2020
Bulletin: Improvements to online application system (July 2020)
Bulletin: CAVCO and COVID-19 Update (June 2020)
Bulletin: CAVCO and COVID-19 (April 2020)
Bulletin: Updated Program Guidelines for the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit Program (March 2020)
Bulletin: Service Fees Act – Impact on CAVCO (February 2020)
Bulletin: Video Encoding Guidelines (February 2020)
2019
Bulletin: Improvements to online application system (December 2019)
Bulletin: Improvements to CAVCO online application system (June 2019)
2018
Bulletin: Improvements to CAVCO online application system (December 2018)
Bulletin: Publishing Titles of CPTC Certified Productions (September 2018)
CAVCO Online System Update (June 2018) – A new version of CAVCO Online which includes a number of system enhancements intended to improve the overall user experience.
2017
Announcing CAVCO’s new Director, the latest CAVCO Online release, and our new website and web address.
CAVCO Online System Update (July 2017) – A new version of CAVCO Online which includes a number of system enhancements intended to improve the overall user experience.
Definition of "advertising" for the purpose of the federal film or video production tax credit programs.
Definitions for ineligible genres of production for the purpose of the federal film or video production tax credit programs.
Eligible platforms that can be used to meet the "shown in Canada" requirement of the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit program.
2016
May System Release – CAVCO launched a new version of the on-line application system which includes a number of system enhancements intended to improve the overall user experience.
Call for Comments – Eligible platforms which can be used to meet the "shown in Canada" requirement of the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit.
Call for Comments – Definition of "advertising" for the purpose of the federal film or video production tax credit programs.
Call for Comments – Definitions for ineligible genres of production for the purpose of the federal film or video production tax credit programs.
2014
Lead Performer Policy and Clarification of the "Documentary Exception"
2013
Call for Comments - Lead Performer Policy and Clarification of the "Documentary Exception"
Administration of Application Deadlines for the CPTC.
2010
Amended Policy on Proof of Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency for Producers and Key Creative Personnel.
2009
Policy on Documentation Demonstrating that certain individuals are Canadian.
2008
A reminder of the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC) deadline requirements pursuant to the Income Tax Regulations of May 18, 2005.
2007
The Canadian Audio-Visual Certification Office announces the introduction of a new policy concerning the Production Control Guidelines, as well as clarification of other requirements, of the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit program.
2006
The Canadian Audio-Visual Certification Office (CAVCO) has adopted a policy on the exploitation of videograms in Canada by a non-Canadian service agent of productions certified under the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC) program.
The Department of Canadian Heritage seeks comments in addition to those received following its release of Public Notice CAVCO 2005-01.
The Canadian Audio-Visual Certification Office (CAVCO) announces an administrative policy change regarding the Official Designee Affidavit for the PSTC program.
2005
The Department of Canadian Heritage seeks comments concerning issues raised by the November 14, 2003, federal government announcement with respect to the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC).
2004
Recognition of official treaty co-production status outside of the certification process for tax credit purposes.
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